Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs #Recipe Peg Cochran/Margaret Loudon

 

 

This recipe is from the Country Cook.  I made it pretty much according to the recipe, adjusting seasoning to taste.  It's quick and easy enough for a weeknight dinner but still special enough to serve to company.  It was a big hit even with our pickiest eater!

For the Chicken:

▢ 4-5 bone-in skin on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)

▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder

▢ ½ teaspoon salt

▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper  

▢ 2 Tablespoons olive oil  

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

▢ 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter  

▢ 5-8 cloves garlic, sliced in half

▢ 2 Tablespoons flour (I used gluten free)

▢ 1 cup chicken broth.   

½ tsp ground pepper   

▢ ½ cup heavy cream  

▢ ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese.    

▢ ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

 

Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

 

Heat the olive oil over medium heat and brown chicken on both sides.  Set chicken aside.

Melt butter over medium heat and add garlic.  Sauté until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Sprinkle in flour and whisk, cook for a minute or so.

 

Whisk in chicken broth.  Scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

 

Whisk in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.  Simmer until sauce begins to thicken.

Return chicken to pan and simmer 5 to 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

 

 

  

 

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